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George VI and Queen Elizabeth visit to Edinburgh
Unknown, 1945, Photograph
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George VI and Queen Elizabeth visit to Edinburgh
George VI and Queen Elizabeth visit to Edinburgh
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7537
Title
George VI and Queen Elizabeth visit to Edinburgh
Description
Queen Elizabeth stands at the bottom of a stepped entrance with her daughters, Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret. Two men in ecclesiastical robes stand between them, and there are two men in military uniform, and several others in ceremonial dress standing behind them further up the steps. Princess Elizabeth wears military uniform and is talking with her sister and one of the clergymen. The Queen wears a dress, fur stole and hat and is looking at a printed leaflet with the other clergyman.
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Unknown
Date
1945
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23.9 x 28.3 cm
Type
Photograph
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Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth began a two day visit to Edinburgh on 26th September 1945, accompanied by their daughters, Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret Rose.
It marked a national celebration of final victory in World War II and included a march-past in Princes Street by Forces of all categories. Crowds lined the streets to watch the procession. Later, the Royal party made a late-night tour to observe the celebratory bonfires and firework displays. The visit also included several Investiture ceremonies at the Palace of Holyroodhouse as well as a service at St Giles' Cathedral, before they continued on to other parts of Scotland.
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